Apple is having to come up with exciting new products as their stock has dropped lately due to lack of the excitement for the new iPhones. Seems that Apple is not only teaming up with third-party companies to push their apps, but it is stepping up its accessory game as it recently launched a new […]

Apple is having to come up with exciting new products as their stock has dropped lately due to lack of the excitement for the new iPhones. Seems that Apple is not only teaming up with third-party companies to push their apps, but it is stepping up its accessory game as it recently launched a new battery charger phone case for the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR

It is rumored that Apple had worked on battery charging cases for these particular phones, but no formal announcement had ever been made. While searching the Apple website it was recently reported that the cases are actually already available for purchase and will cost the consumer $129 (Really??). Not much sense to this when there are plenty of cheaper alternatives.

These phone cases will be available in black or white, and will only be available for these particular phones. Apple has stated that those with the iPhone X are not able to purchase one of these cases for their phones which has disappointed some of the device owners.

According to reports from Apple themselves,
these new cases are compatible with the Qi-Certified chargers so consumers will
be able to charge their phones with the case still attached to the phone because
there is a separate charging coil attached to the case.

This new phone case is going to be a winner
for Apple as the battery life of this phone will increase dramatically. Battery life has always been the thorn in the
side of smartphone developers because the consumers want to maintain their screen
time, but each app drains the battery so much that it makes it impossible to go
an entire day without utilizing a charger.

Consumers with smart phones are constantly having to download phone updates as well as updates that seem to come daily from the applications downloaded. The ever-popular mobile messaging app, WhatsApp iOS has a new update that is going to bring in a lot of features that consumers have demanded. Although some of the new features in the rollout […]

Consumers with smart phones are constantly having to download phone updates as well as updates that seem to come daily from the applications downloaded. The ever-popular mobile messaging app, WhatsApp iOS has a new update that is going to bring in a lot of features that consumers have demanded.

Although some of the new
features in the rollout are already available to people who have android
phones, the entire rollout of the new update will happen first for Apple users
and then is sure to spread throughout all smart phones. Apple users can
download the new update on Monday – January 13, 2019. Simply go to your
app store and find the application and click for the update. Other
devices will roll out at a later date.

With the newest version
of WhatsApp, 2.19.10, users will be able to upload photos, stickers, videos and
even be able to reply privately when in a group chat. The most
entertaining part of the new update is that people who gifs, photos or
videos will be able to overlay a sticker or even an emoji from the
application.

NEW FEATURES

There are a few features that make WhatsApp so
popular among those who wish to use messaging from their mobile
device.

First, WhatsApp allows you to delete a message sent less than 7 minutes earlier. How many times have you written a message and pressed send only to have a change of heart? WhatsApp has that ability.

You can also set a custom notification for someone whom you might
be expecting an important message. This allows you to quickly get to those
messages that are important and respond to others at a later time. WhatsApp has many other
features but the most valuable might be the ability to download a complete
conversation which will include all attachments and emojis. This can
be valuable in certain situations.

So, if you are looking for an alternative to Facebook messenger
then download WhatsApp on Monday when the new update will be
available. If you have the app already then make sure you complete the
update to get all the new features.

Apple has always kept their software and applications to themselves as to contain their competitive edge in selling their own products. With the exception of Windows PCs, Apple has not allowed its applications downloaded by any third-party. This is changing this year as Samsung announced that they have teamed up with Apple so their consumers can […]

Apple has always kept their software and applications to
themselves as to contain their competitive edge in selling their own products.
With the exception of Windows PCs, Apple has not allowed its applications
downloaded by any third-party.

This is changing this year as Samsung announced that they have teamed up with Apple so their consumers can download their iTunes Samsung app on their TVs. This is huge news for anyone owning a 2018 or 2019 Samsung TV as they will soon be able to play their iTunes movies and shows library directly on the television. The Apple and Samsung agreement is exclusive, so this is sure to increase the sale of the companies already popular smart televisions.

All new 2019 Samsung TV models will come with the iTunes app
installed, those who purchased a 2018 model will have to do a firmware
update.

Apple has consistently stated that its major focus is on the
privacy of its customers so Samsung’s ad tracking features will not be able to
track the viewing usage when the consumer is using the iTunes application.

Some reports are also saying that this is coming out now because video streaming software Apple is developing. Apple’s iTunes has music streaming competition, but they are wanting to gain some of the Netflix or Hulu market share and is even suggesting that they are going to get into the original video programming that these companies have become so famous for over the past few years.

It is becoming clearer that Apple is thinking outside the box
and attempting to get into some of the technology realms that they have yet to
penetrate. This is sure to create a better viewing experience
for consumers. As with everything, competition brings exciting products
and services.

For over a decade Apple has continuously produced a phone product that consumers flocked to buy. With every new launch came enormous anticipation and sales which also produced exceptional gains in stock prices for the shareholders. For the first time in years, Apple stock has dropped almost 10% and this decline is due to the […]

For over a decade Apple has continuously produced a phone
product that consumers flocked to buy.
With every new launch came enormous anticipation and sales which also
produced exceptional gains in stock prices for the shareholders. For the first time in years, Apple stock has
dropped almost 10% and this decline is due to the lack of interest or
purchasing of the ever-popular iPhone.

The recent blame has been on the lack of sales in China,
because of the recent trade issues with China and the current President of the
United States. Although a decline in
sales in China is obviously track able, declines in iPhone sales can be seen
throughout the United States.

Although Apple stock is being affected greatly, it seems
that smart phone sales in general have declined. This could be due to the fact that upgrades
in software for these type phones can give the consumer the same technology
without costing them hundreds of dollars to get a new phone. Other reasons could be due to market
saturation by not just Apple but the competitors as well. Most people who want a smart phone, own one
already and economically it does not always make sense to upgrade to the newer
and flashier version.

Apple as a company has made some poor decisions that have
gotten out to the consumers which could erode consumer confidence and cause a
decline in sales. Apple has admitted to
slowing down older versions of the iPhone and even though they said it was to
assist in helping with battery issues, consumers may have started to lose faith
in the product itself. Apple also chose
to get rid of the earphone jack. This,
for too many consumers, was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s
back. Some felt as if Apple did this to
force the purchase of new wireless earphones and felt that Apple was no longer
the product that cared about the consumer.

Apple stock is dropping, and it cannot be blamed on just one
issue, but rest assured they are working on creating something better than what
we have seen in the past and as a company, will most likely bounce back with
new technology that once again shocks the world.

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Signing up to Netflix used to be an easy task. All you did was authenticate and link it to your iTunes account and your subscription would begin almost immediately. This won’t be a case anymore, though. If you’re a new subscriber, or one who had a previously cancelled subscription, you’ll find that iTunes is no […]

Signing up to Netflix used to be an easy task. All you did
was authenticate and link it to your iTunes account and your subscription would
begin almost immediately. This won’t be a case anymore, though.

If you’re a new subscriber, or one who had a previously
cancelled subscription, you’ll find that iTunes is no longer a form of method
in your Netflix App.

The decision seems strictly financial – Apple, as the
manager of Apple’s App Store ecosystem, charges a whopping 15% to 30% to
process IAP or In-App purchases. So for every $10 you pay to Netflix, Apples
keeps $3. With more than a hundred million subscribers world-wide, and a large
portion of them using Apple devices, this number adds up to several million a
month, very quickly.

Netflix occupies the top spot in Apple’s App Store Rankings,
and this could substantially add to their revenue. And again, there’s no point
in lining the pockets of their competitor (who themselves are reported to have
been working on a competing product).

They started testing this – back in August 2018. Where it
removed the “Sign Up” option completely from their Apple App in certain
demographics and finally rolled out the changes worldwide in November.

This isn’t the first time they have dropped In-app purchases
as a payment method. Earlier last year, they began by dropping Google’s IAP in
their app as well.

What this essentially means is that new users and users’
resuming their contact will have to visit the Netflix Website once to
authenticate their credit card for payments straight to Netflix. They can then
sign up on their Apple devices with their ID/Password.

Apple’s App Guidelines are extremely strict about this and prohibit developers from targeting iOS users to use an external payment method and use their in-app purchase model instead. Netflix seems to have bypassed this regulation, by removing the sign-up option completely from their app.

Business Insider notes that Analysts at Nomura showed there’s precedent for Netflix’s move: Spotify has been asking subscribers for years to switch from paying through Apple. The analysts put together a chart, compiled with data from SensorTower and Instinet, showing just how that affected App Store revenue.